Player Details

Name

Joshua Yaro

Pronunciation

YARR-oh

Height

5' 11"

Weight

163 lbs

Date of Birth

11.18.1994 (29)

Birthplace

Kumasi, Ghana

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Central Defender

Preferred Side

Centre

Roster Category

Senior
Latest News
Latest News
Philadelphia Union decline options: Jay Simpson, Fabian Herbers, Josh Yaro

Philadelphia Union decline options: Jay Simpson, Fabian Herbers, Josh Yaro

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:Roster Update The Philadelphia Union are parting ways with English forward Jay Simpson and 2016 first-round MLS SuperDraft picks Josh Yaro and Fabian Herbers. The Union on Monday announced the seven contract options they have picked up for the 2019 season, bringing the club's total number of players under contract
Philadelphia Union's Joshua Yaro out 3-4 months to heal injured shoulder

Philadelphia Union's Joshua Yaro out 3-4 months to heal injured shoulder
Rookie Revolution: 2016 first-rounders have Union on brink of playoff berth

Rookie Revolution: 2016 first-rounders have Union on brink of playoff berth
Injuries, poor marking hurt Philadelphia Union in road loss to Red Bulls

Injuries, poor marking hurt Philadelphia Union in road loss to Red Bulls
Joshua Yaro leaning on Philadelphia Union after his mother's passing

Joshua Yaro leaning on Philadelphia Union after his mother's passing
Union head coach Jim Curtin praises rookies after "big-boy" win in Columbus

Union head coach Jim Curtin praises rookies after "big-boy" win in Columbus
Latest Video
Latest Video
Goal: J. Yaro vs. DC, 19'
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Goal: J. Yaro vs. DC, 19'
Forging Talent at Ghana's Right to Dream Academy
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Forging Talent at Ghana's Right to Dream Academy
Philadelphia Union 2-2 Atlanta United | 4-minute Highlights
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Philadelphia Union 2-2 Atlanta United | 4-minute Highlights
RED CARD: Joshua Yaro is sent off for a second yellow card
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RED CARD: Joshua Yaro is sent off for a second yellow card
MLS SuperDraft 2016 - Joshua Yaro (Georgetown)
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MLS SuperDraft 2016 - Joshua Yaro (Georgetown)
Philadelphia Union select Joshua Yaro with No. 2 pick in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft
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Philadelphia Union select Joshua Yaro with No. 2 pick in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft
Career Summary

Yaro was named St Louis CITY2’s captain for the inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season. He made 25 appearances (24 starts), leading CITY2’s defense to seven shutouts, which was tied for sixth in the league.  

Prior to joining St. Louis, he featured for various clubs in the USL Championship, most recently at the San Diego Loyals. The Ghanaian native moved to the U.S. on a scholarship and was a standout defender at Georgetown University, earning NSCAA First-Team All American honors following his impressive college career.  

Yaro was the second overall pick in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by the Philadelphia Union, and made 23 appearances in the MLS. Following his tenure with the Union, he played in the USL Championship for Bethlehem Steel FC (now Philadelphia Union II), San Antonio FC and San Diego totaling over 75 appearances in three seasons.